Deformable loudspeaker

Abstract

An audio speaker for incorporation into garments, upholstery, etc., has a diaphragm ( 10 ) and connecting wires ( 18 ) or switch ( 48 ), and a concave cover ( 20 or 44 ) made of a heat-molded textile having a ceramic textile covering. The speaker is attached by stitching ( 16 ) to an aperture ( 12 ) in a piece of conventional textile ( 14 ), for easy incorporation into a garment. The speaker may be sewn into the hood of a sports garment, or may be attached by the switch to a conducting area within a concave area of a garment such as a dress.

What is claimed is:  
     
       1. A garment comprising a hood portion and a pair of audio speakers mounted within the hood portion at respective locations such as to be over a user's ears when the hood portion is worn, each of said audio speakers comprising: 
       a diaphragm;  
       connection means for connecting the diaphragm to a source of electrical signals;  
       a concave cover comprising a heat-molded textile having a ceramic textile coating; and  
       means for mounting the diaphragm to the concave cover, wherein the hood portion includes a zipper portion, whereby when said zipper portion is unzipped, the respective audio speakers may be moved to positions on shoulder portions of the garment.  
     
     
       2. The garment as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the concave cover is arranged to form a front cover for the diaphragm. 
     
     
       3. The garment as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the connection means comprises a conductive switch at the rear of the speaker. 
     
     
       4. The garment as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the concave cover is arranged to form a back cover for the diaphragm.